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Newspaper
Pendleton Times
Location
Pendleton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
4
The piece lists subscription rates and ad charges for The Times with ads on business locals and obituaries. It also quotes General Pershing on the American flag marking the 150th anniversary, urging preservation of the flag’s meaning and a trained navy and army for national security.
The Indiana industrial board shows most accidents arise from falling material and machinery. In the last fiscal year the board received 34 369 reports, down 8 825 from 1920, with average weekly wages at 28 65 and total payments of 1 063 549 77 to injured workers or dependents. The oldest reported injury case involved a 90 year old worker.
State Entomologist Frank N. Wallace notes sparrows help curb snow white linen moth in forests along White River and Fall Creek north and northeast of Indianapolis. Pest spreads into Hamilton Hancock Madison counties and likely to the state line. black birds also prey on larvae. Sparrows are less numerous than twenty years ago.
Community leaders in Pendleton urge broad participation in a forthcoming fair to attract newcomers and boost the town’s growth. Rev Puvell and Rev Dae Gattis signaled support and urged residents to act now to create a contagious spirit that draws visitors and potential citizens. The fair is framed as a major opportunity to showcase local business and civic energy.
Indiana Governor McCray issued letters to sheriffs in sixteen mining counties directing protection for coal mines to ensure threshing operations and state institutions receive adequate coal. He stressed not to interfere with coalition issues and asked for updates on local conditions.
Thurman K. Williamson, a World War I veteran, suffered shell shock that caused him to forget his Sioux City fiancée and marry another woman in Deer Lodge Montana a year earlier. The Montana marriage was annulled by a district court in Lincoln. A Roman dispensation cleared religious hurdles, and Williamson plans to wed his Sioux City fiancée after finalizing arrangements.
The pastor will preach next Lordsday morning on The Christian's Three Links and evening on Birds of a Feather Flock Together. The last Sunday in July all Christian Churches and Sunday Schools unite for an annual rally at Beula Park. The Christian Church choir provides strong service with special music most Sundays.
The Pendleton postmaster examination is scheduled for July 15 at Ander Son. Parsons interested must apply to Postmaster Mingle for the application packet and related details.
A two year old male raccoon owned by Corunna Park Association escaped from a park in Kendallville and entered a nearby home around eleven at night. The animal bit Lavon Zonker, 16, and Thelma Zonker, 14, who were asleep, injuring Thelma's face arms and feet before the raccoon was driven away.
Ira Bechtel of Reading and Pottstown was ordained a minister at sixteen after converting at eight and preaching for two years at home. He was among new ministers accepted at the Holiness Christian church annual conference in Birdsboro.
In Omaha Nebraska two masked bandits held up nine customers in a drug store announcing they were once in a church choir and singing bring in the sheaves as they robbed patrons. They escaped with loot totaling $800.
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